This beautiful blue and white church was established in 1899 by Portuguese settlers. It’s widely known among locals and tourists alike. Restored in the 1970s, this tall edifice boasts a giant cross and a wonderful statue of Saint Mary under the entrance.

This church was founded in 1967 for the Methodist community of Penang. Worshippers come here to attend services each Sunday, when the chapel is open to the public. The building stands out for its triangle-shaped roof, which resembles that of a Chinese pagoda.

Constructed in 1978, this church started out being based within a bungalow in the 1950s, when it was the first place of worship for Baptists in Penang. This elegant colonial building is most notable for its beautiful stained glass front window.

St. Paul's is an Anglican church in Penang that operates mostly through Mandarin Chinese. The present building was consecrated in 1950, although people have worshipped at the site since the 1880s. This small grey building bears some traces of Gothic style, with flamboyant windows and an unusual five-story annex.

This Catholic church is for Chinese-speaking followers in Penang. The first church on the site dates from 1888, at a time when the British settlement of the area had been followed by Chinese settlers who converted to Catholicism. In 1958 the building was restored and redesigned. It has a 107-foot high bell tower with bris-soleil windows, plus a façade decorated with a large ornate fan-light.

Founded in 1956, the Georgetown Baptist Church serves its community in a number of different ways. Sunday service is offered in three different languages, while the church also provides food for the homeless. The building itself is interesting because of its color-mosaic windows and minimalist shape that are unusual compared to other local places of worship.

Situated on Farquar Street, the Cathedral of the Assumption is one of the most famous churches in town. Built in 1860, it was extended in 1928 to accommodate more worshippers. This Catholic cathedral has the hallmarks of a colonial building, with lots of high windows that give it a very elegant appearance.

The St. George's Church, which is named after England’s patron saint, is the oldest Anglican church in all of southeast Asia. Built by convict labor in 1818, it was designed by Captain Robert Smith, a military engineer. A memorial to Captain Francis Light in the form of a Greek temple with a marble slab stands in the grounds of the church. The site is currently undergoing restoration works.